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Hong Kong, China's (HKC) sharing focused on their support for SMEs in the internet and digital economy.  Some of the measures included incubation programmes to nurture start-ups in the ICT field and mobile app business; opening up government and public data for entrepreneurship and making land available for the development of data centres; providing support and setting up dedicated institutions for assisting SMEs to upgrade, innovate and adopt technological solutions; and training and educating SMEs to increase their knowledge and know-how of the internet and digital economy.

Hong Kong, China's (HKC) sharing focused on their continuous efforts in driving the development of innovation and technology (I&T), with a focus on re-industrialisation.  By re-industrialisation, HKC aimed at applying I&T to manufacturing for developing high-end industries suitable for HKC and carrying out high value-added production processes.  To achieve this, a number of measures have been taken, including providing more space for industrialisation, assisting existing industries to move towards high value-added production, strengthening research and development, and providing financial assistance for upgrading and innovation.

Hong Kong, China's (HKC) presentation focused on their multi-folded support measures to enhance the competitiveness of its SMEs for their greater participation in the Global Value Chains.  These measures included the promotion activities by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council to enable SMEs to explore and connect with the global market; funding support to assist SMEs to upgrade their business and innovate; promoting research and development and their commercialisation; and providing infrastructure and other institutional support to facilitate the movement of goods across borders.

Recent developments in support to innovation and technology (I&T). Hong Kong, China set up a dedicated bureau and put significant financial resources to carry out a number of initiatives, including promotion of “re-industrialization”, research and development; supporting I&T start-ups and SMEs; nurturing talents, etc.

Recent developments in support to innovation and technology (I&T). Hong Kong, China set up a dedicated bureau and put significant financial resources to carry out a number of initiatives, including promotion of “re-industrialization”, research and development; supporting I&T start-ups and SMEs; nurturing talents, etc.

Hong Kong, China shared their experience in assisting SMEs’ access to the global markets. Through the work of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a trade promotion body, SMEs in Hong Kong, China were able to explore a world of business opportunities. In addition, different government finance support measures, export credit insurance and general support such as SME centres enhanced SMEs’ capabilities in engaging in global business.

Hong Kong, China shared their experience in assisting SMEs’ access to the global markets. Through the work of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a trade promotion body, SMEs in Hong Kong, China were able to explore a world of business opportunities. In addition, different government finance support measures, export credit insurance and general support such as SME centres enhanced SMEs’ capabilities in engaging in global business.